King Hushang, the legendary Pishdadian monarch who discovered fire. Kay Khosrow cites Hushang as the great ancestor of Luhrasp to prove Luhrasp's legitimate royal bloodline to Zal and the Iranian nobles.
تو را بود باید همی پیشرو / که من رفتنی‌ام تو سالار نو
“"You must be the vanguard commander, for my days draw near their end, and you are the new leader."”
Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon
بیت #284
سپاهی دد و دام و مرغ و پری / سپهدار پرکین و کنداوری
“Thus an army was formed of wild beasts, birds, and fairies, led by a commander filled with vengeful wrath and valor.”
Kyumars • Hushang's Vengeance for Siamak and the Fall of the Black Demon
بیت #286
جهاندار هوشنگ با رای و داد / به جای نیا تاج بر سر نهاد
“The world-conquering Hushang, endowed with counsel and justice, placed the crown upon his head in his grandfather's stead.”
Hushang • The Reign of Hushang: The Dawn of Civilization and Iron
بیت #298
نخستین یکی گوهر آمد به چنگ / به آتش ز آهن جدا کرد سنگ
“First, a precious gem came into his hands: through fire, he extracted iron from stone.”
Hushang • The Reign of Hushang: The Dawn of Civilization and Iron
بیت #304
یکی روز شاه جهان سوی کوه / گذر کرد با چند کس هم‌گروه
“One day, the king of the world journeyed toward the mountains, accompanied by a group of his companions.”
Hushang • The Discovery of Fire and the Foundation of the Sadeh Festival
بیت #306
نگه کرد هوشنگ باهوش و سنگ / گرفتش یکی سنگ و شد تیز چنگ
“Hushang, wise and steadfast, gazed upon it; he grasped a heavy stone and prepared to strike swiftly.”
Hushang • The Discovery of Fire and the Foundation of the Sadeh Festival
بیت #309
شب آمد بر افروخت آتش چو کوه / همان شاه در گرد او با گروه
“When night fell, a mountain of fire was ignited, and the king with his retinue gathered around it.”
Hushang • The Discovery of Fire and the Foundation of the Sadeh Festival
بیت #317
چو بشناخت آهنگری پیشه کرد / از آهنگری ارّه و تیشه کرد
“When he discovered the art of blacksmithing, he made it his craft, fashioning saws and axes from iron.”
Hushang • The Foundations of Blacksmithing and Industry by King Hushang
بیت #321
چو این کرده شد چارهٔ آب ساخت / ز دریای‌ها رودها را بتاخت
“This task accomplished, he devised a plan for the waters, drawing rivers forth from the vast seas.”
Hushang • The Foundations of Blacksmithing and Industry by King Hushang
بیت #322
به جوی و به رود آب‌ها راه کرد / به فرخندگی رنج کوتاه کرد
“He directed the waters into streams and channels, and by his blessed foresight, he shortened human toil.”
Hushang • The Foundations of Blacksmithing and Industry by King Hushang
بیت #323
چراگاه مردم بدان برفزود / پراگند پس تخم و کشت و درود
“He expanded the pastures for the people, then scattered seed, planting crops and harvesting the grain.”
Hushang • The Foundations of Blacksmithing and Industry by King Hushang
بیت #324
ز گرد فریدون و هوشنگ شاه / همان از منوچهر زیبای گاه
“He spoke of Fereydoun the valiant, of King Houshang, and of Manuchehr, who adorned the royal throne.”
Nozar • The Ascension of Nowzar, His Tyranny, and Sam's Noble Intervention
بیت #3649
ز جم و فریدون و هوشنگ شاه / فزونی به گنج و به شمشیر و گاه
“"Above Jamshid, Fereydun, and King Hoshang art thou in treasure, blade, and throne."”
Siavosh • The Birth of Siyavash, His Fostering by Rostam, and the Shadows of Sudabeh's Passion
بیت #7397
ز هوشنگ و طهمورث و جمشید / یکی مهره بد خستگان را امید
“Now, there was an ancient jewel, the hope of the wounded, handed down from Hushang, Tahmuras, and Jamshid,”
12rokh • The Return of Bizhan and the Divine Healing of Gostahm
بیت #19513
فریدون و هوشنگ یزدان پرست / نبردند هرگز بدین کار دست
“Fereydun and Hushang, who worshipped the Almighty, never laid their hands upon such a deed.”
Mahmood • Zal's Admonition to Kay Khosrow: Condemning Demonic Delusion and Warning Against Loss of Royal Glory
بیت #22194
ز هوشنگ و جمشید و کاووس شاه / که بودند با فر و تخت و کلاه
“'Consider Hushang, Jamshid, and King Kavus, who possessed divine radiance, throne, and crown.'”
Mahmood • Kay Khosrow’s Renunciation of the Throne and the Seven Days of Revelry
بیت #22305
نبیرهٔ جهاندار هوشنگ هست / خردمند و بینادل و پاک‌دست
“'He is the descendant of the World-Ruler Hushang—wise, clear-sighted, and clean-handed.'”
Mahmood • The Bestowal of the Crown upon Luhrasp and Zal's Dusty Apology
بیت #22454
ز هوشنگ و جم و فریدون گرد / که از تخم ضحاک شاهی ببرد
“'From heroic Hushang, Jamshid, and Fereydun, who wrested the kingship from the seed of Zahhak,'”
Esfandyar • Esfandiyar’s Embassy: The Words to Bahman and the Ultimatum to Rostam
بیت #26166
کجا شد فریدون و هوشنگ شاه / که بودند با گنج و تخت و کلاه
“Whither are gone King Fereydoun and Houshang, who possessed treasure, crown, and throne?”
Esfandyar • The Summoning of the Simorgh: Healing of Rostam and Rakhsh and the Secret of the Tamarisk Arrow
بیت #27208
کجا شد فریدون و هوشنگ و جم / ز باد آمده باز گردد به دم
“'Where now are Fereydoun, Houshang, and Jamshid? That which came like wind departs in a single breath.'”
Esfandyar • The Tamarisk Arrow: The Fall of Esfandiyar and the Final Lament
بیت #27342
ز هوشنگ تا نوذر نامدار / کجا ز آفریدون بد او یادگار
“From Houshang to famous Nowzar, who was a living legacy of Fereydoun,”
Bahgoor • The Discovery of Jamshid's Golden Oxen and Bahram's Noble Renunciation
بیت #34779